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Thread: Caponord replacement arrived today.

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    apriliaforum expert chrisonord's Avatar
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    Caponord replacement arrived today.

    Today the Varadero come to its new home,and regardless of what people say about them, they aren't a bad looking bike. I took it for a good run this afternoon and opened it up to see how it went, and chucked it through some twisties too. I even took the Grouppenfuhrer out on it this evening too and tok in some country lanes, the bike does everything effortlessly smoothly and as quick or as slow as you like. Nice smooth gear change, hardly any vibration at any revs or any gear. I went on the motorway this afternoon on my way home from my mums and sat at a ton (100 mph) with my visor up, and didn't need to turn my ipod up either. The tank holds 25 litres same as the caponord but will do 250 miles instead of 180-190 miles, which to me is also a bonus. If there is one gripe I have about it then its the lack of slipper clutch, which I have come accustomed to having on the capo and the Diavel, but you can't have everything can you.
    Chris

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    Quote Originally Posted by chrisonord View Post
    The tank holds 25 litres same as the caponord but will do 250 miles instead of 180-190 miles, which to me is also a bonus.
    180?? There's your problem. Even on my daily commute slog on shitty California fuel, the light doesn't come on until 200.

    Enjoy your new wheels!

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    Come on then Chris, pictures.....


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    Caponord replacement arrived today.

    Matt I'm lucky to hit 150 before the light. 35 mpg.

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    I still have Honda Transalp 650 (2005) and I was looking for Varadero as next bike. Did not find Vara in good price but i found Capo...
    Yes, I agree-no matter what people say, I think Vara is a beautiful motorcycle.

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    not so pretty as the Capo

    sold: "01 Caponord |Flame Red|, Modlist done: Honda CBR600 RR Mosfet (FH008) Rectifier Mod, Brown Connector Mod
    now: "04 Caponord |Rally Raid| FH016 Mosfet R/R | GPR Titanium Exhaust|
    01 Futura [infinity blue]
    Caponord Stanleybobly style loomed MOSFET Rectifiers & Fuelline Kit FS

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    Con...grat.......u......la.......ions
    There i said it

    Only kidding Chris, well wear on the new machine man, should be trouble free for you and give you good service.
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    So Chris - what's the Capo's fate?
    I'd like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.
    The appropriate number of cylinders for any motorcycle is two.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Precis View Post
    So Chris - what's the Capo's fate?
    Hya Steve,
    The Capo will be getting sold as soon as the wheels come back from being rebuilt, as i need to replace some of the money I took out of the bank to pay for the Varadero. Iwill get some pictures done this afternoon and try and get them put up tonight.
    Cheers
    Chris.

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    Good luck with the Varadero Chris!


    Quote Originally Posted by Matt fe2o3 View Post
    Matt I'm lucky to hit 150 before the light. 35 mpg.

    Hmmm ... It sure sounds like there is still something wrong with your Capo Matt. No way it should be getting that kind of mileage on the freeway after the re-map. A kinked fuel-return line, a bad coil or HT connection, a dribbling dirty injector, or something.

    If interested ... invite me over for dinner one evening, and I'll help you try to find the problem.

    Catfish ...

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    In that case ... Catfish, when will you be in Melbourne next? My wife does a superb curry... several of them in fact....
    I'd like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.
    The appropriate number of cylinders for any motorcycle is two.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Precis View Post
    In that case ... Catfish, when will you be in Melbourne next? My wife does a superb curry... several of them in fact....

    Mmmm ... curry(s)!!!

    Hurry up and send that plane ticket, and I'll be right there!


    Catfish ...

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    Just for Big Steve, here is some pictures of the new bike, just as I was about to start taking the pics it decided to rain so the pics are not too brilliant.








    Chris.
    And here, is a familiar picture of the Caponord, sat on its centre stand and bike lift with no wheels on it.

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    Thanks for the pictures Chris, its almost the same colour as my Capo....


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    Salmon, lamb or steak?

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